SJM_PROFILE_Virtua_Penn_0922_Final_profile 9 / 26 / 22 3 : 55 PM Page 2 DIEP flap reconstructions annually , The Penn and Virtua cancer doctors “ con - and at least that many implant - sider ourselves one team , ” says Dr . Au . “ We based procedures . text or call each other if there are any questions “ As a group at Penn plastic about a patient , we do team - building events . surgery , we do more DIEP flap It'sbasically one core group of cancer experts surgeries than almost anywhere working together in South Jersey . ” else in the U.S . , ” he says . “ Our out - The program also offers comprehensive comes are very good , and that support from a full team of nurses , oncolo - really does set us apart from gists , patient navigators , social workers , and everyone else . ” other specialists . They work with patients He also advises patients to every step of the way , from diagnosis through check for certain qualifications survivorship . when choosing their breast surgery “ Everyone on my cancer care team has team : “ Choose a board - certified such a great attitude and bedside manner , ” KRISTEN DAVIDSON AND SONS or board - eligible plastic surgeon . says Davidson , who’s had no evidence of Go to a breast cancer program , cancer since her 2018 treatment . “ I give where people are dedicated to treating breast Virtua Mount Holly Hospital and Summit rave reviews for everyone who was part of n cancer patients and performing breast recon - Surgical Center in Voorhees . my Penn Virtua cancer team ! ” struction , like our program . ” Indeed , the Penn Medicine | Virtua Health Virtua and Penn Medicine Cancer Program has a nationally accredited Virtua’s partnership with Penn Medicine for Penn Medicine | Virtua breast center . It offers the distinct advantage plastic surgery and breast reconstruction of both Penn and Virtua cancer experts since 2016 has enabled South Jersey residents Health Cancer Program working together at Virtua’s South Jersey to receive this world - class care in their own Moorestown , Voorhees and Washington Township locations . community . ( Virtua also partners with Penn ( 856 ) 512 - 1790 Drs . Au and Mathew perform breast Medicine for its comprehensive cancer pro - reconstruction at Virtua Voorhees Hospital , gram , as well as neurosciences . ) Virtua.org / MyCancerTeam SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 19 issue 6 SouthJerseyMagazine.com | 15